ICA Photography Crash Course

Type : Weekday Batches | Duration : 5 weeks

At Ideal Creative Academy, we are determined to impart the best training in photography, and also grow champions to take on the photography industry.  ICA Photography Crash Course makes you understand basics of photography and quickly you are ready for the shoot

At Ideal Creative Academy, we are determined to impart the best training in photography, and also grow champions to take on the photography industry.  ICA Advanced photography course is unique for those who are aspiring to be the leader in the industry.  Your creative journey begins here.

Program Overview

This is a short term course tailor made for who wish to go out for a quick start.  Moderate theory inputs, quick camera operations, understanding basics of lighting and other parameters are some of the highlights of this course.  The course would help in to take up assignments soon after the course.  Whether you aspire to turn your passion into a career or simply want to capture life’s moments with greater skill and creativity, our program is your pathway to success.

Program Highlights

  • 15 Chapters
  • 10 & more topics
  • Over 50 Tips on shooting scenarios.
  • Live demonstration of studio equipments and accessories.
  • Live demonstration of outdoor shooting equipments and accessories.
  • Activity demo classes.
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Why us

  • Industry and teaching expert mentor
  • Theory and Practical Driven
  • Offline course with Studio Facility
  • Methodical Syllabus
  • Hands on Experience
  • Value for money spent

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Photography
  • Inputs on concept of photography
  • Introduction to DSLR & Mirrorless Camera and accessories
  • Lenses, Focus, Focal length, Depth of Field and more)
  • Understanding camera operations
  • Light & its properties
  • Natural & Artificial source of light
  • Color temperature
  • Camera operations (Exposure triangle/ Metering/ Modes/Focal Length/ Exposure Compensation & many more)
  • Camera built in processing techniques
  • Photographing techniques – Composition
  • Introduction to Indoor & Outdoor photography
  • Introduction to Studio & equipments
  • Inputs on Product & Fashion photo shoots.
  • Outdoor photography – Natural light & beyond
  • Mixing of natural and outdoor lighting.
  • Photographing moving objects.
  • Digital workflow – Basic post production techniques.

How the program works in photography courses

  • Methodical approach: The mentors have very well crafted industry vetted syllabus and emphasizes on organized learning.
  • Theory Imparting: Learn from 20+ years experienced mentors classroom session with adequate inputs on theoretical aspects in understanding concepts of photography.
  • Industry standards: The curriculum is also focused on the requirements of the industry. It aligns the student’s thoughts & performances matching to industry standards.
  • Technological Inputs: Talk on different kinds of emerging technologies connected with photography industry.
  • Introduction to photography equipments: Hands-On Learning Pedagogy to Cover Practical Knowledge. Practical session demonstrating various latest equipments used for indoor and outdoor photography. Analyze to tackle the critical aspects of shooting and develop skills to find perfect solutions to it.
  • Studio Session: Practical session where students will shoot product and fashion portfolio inside a full-fledged commercial photography studio.
  • Outdoor Session: Practical session where students will shoot Architecture, product and fashion portfolio in outdoor.
  • Digital workflow: Theory & practical session where students will understand basics of post-production. Simple or Advanced techniques of image correction using Adobe photoshop & Adobe Lightroom will be taught depending on selection of course.
  • Periodical review: The participant’s performance will be reviewed from time to time to achieve best imparting results.
  • Market readiness: Participants are trained to take on the industry from the day one after completing any course in ICA. Motivating and Confidence building is a big plus to them.
  • Networking: The networking team engages photographers in constant networking with clients and the industry stake holders.
  • Portfolio Building: Every participant is given an opportunity to build a decent portfolio with which they can pitch directly.
  • Subjective workshops: Also engages the participants on post course workshops which would enrich their knowledge on specific areas which they wish to pursue.
  • In house Projects: Will also help participants in providing paid or intern opportunities at regular intervals by keeping them engaged in the industry.

 (*) Networking and Recommendation is subject to your performance in the courses. ICA is not responsible if anyone is not selected.

(**) The topics, subtopics and other unique features depend on the course and its duration of what you have selected. The above features are a bird’s eye view of all the programs conducted by ICA.

Note:

  • ICA holds the right to withdraw any course and add new courses from time to time.
  • Current medium of teaching is in English.
  • Any disputes are subject to Bangalore Jurisdiction only.
  • Read Terms & condition before you proceed further.

FAQs Photography

As the medium of instructions is in English, anyone who can read, understand and write English are eligible. Age group – 15+
Any course at ICA is designed to give appropriate importance to all the elements in photography learning. The courses consist of well-balanced Theory inputs, Practical coaching, Lectures from experts, Demonstration of equipments and accessories and giving assignments.
You can enter the professional world of photography and pursue your career in the area of Advertising photography, Architectural Photography, Wildlife photography, Industrial Photography, Fashion Photography, Travel Photography, Product photography, Wedding and event photography and many more.
Basic course students can take it up as passion or career and start upskilling further and can jump into assisting any photographer. They can also move on to freelancing and work directly with the clients. Professional and Advanced students can take up as their professional career and can work in production houses, Freelance, Assist photographers, Start up their own studio etc., Both can take up photography as a job.
Academy will not provide any camera. If you don’t own a camera we can suggest you a place where you can hire the camera. The studio assistant will have one camera dedicated as a backup for internal use (Teaching Purpose only).
It depends on which area in photography you wish to progress in. The cameras and accessories are available depending on your budget. If you don’t have any camera for the course you can hire basic camera and lens.
You are supposed to carry any DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) or Mirrorless camera for this course.
No. As this is a professional course Aim and Shoot or fixed lens cameras cannot be used.
Any Telephoto lens which reasonably covers wide angle and tele is sufficient. Ex: 18-55, 24 – 105, 17-40, 18-135. 18-200 etc. Please make your own study before purchasing any lens.
One fully charged battery is sufficient as long as it holds the charge.
A 32 GB memory card is sufficient.
You should compulsorily carry the manuals of your camera (soft or hard copy). You should carry a unruled Long book for all the classes.
In Basic course the students should carry out their own outdoor shooting as per the instructions of the mentor and submit the images for review and assessment. In professional and advanced course Outdoor shooting is the part of the curriculum.
Basic course students will see and understand how to light up for professional model shoot, E-Commerce shoot and Still Life shots. By the end of the course, Professional and Advanced course students will be able to operate and handle most of the studio and outdoor gears.
The basic course students will have a demo of all the equipments. Professional & Advanced course students can use all the relevant equipment and accessories for the shoot.
Academy never promises internship or placement. We will genuinely try for the same in our associate firms and contacts. With the level of training you get at the academy, if you have the will, you will become an independent photographer to stand on your own.
Yes, short duration class will have tea break of 10 minutes every 2 hours and full day class / workshops/ seminars will have lunch and tea breaks.